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The phenomenon of waves changing direction as they approach the shoreline is known as ________.
 
  A) submergence
  B) eruption
  C) magic
  D) refraction
  E) carbonation

Question 2

________ occurs first in the evolution of a single ocean wave.
 
  A) A wave of translation
  B) Swash
  C) Backwash
  D) A breaker
  E) A wave of oscillation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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